Andrew S. Haydon
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Andrew Scott "Andy" Haydon (born 1933 in Toronto
) is a Canadian
engineer and politician. He was reeve of Nepean Township, Ontario
from 1970 to 1978 and Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton
from 1978-1991. Haydon was the first mayor of the city of Nepean
when it incorporated on November 24, 1978; Ben Franklin assumed the title one week later.
Born in Toronto, Haydon came to Ottawa when he was six. He attended Queen's University
where he received a degree in chemical engineering
. He then worked in Cornwall, Ontario
as a professional engineer. He moved to Nepean Township in 1961 and in 1966 he was elected to Township council, after it was expanded to five aldermen from three. In 1969, he was elected reeve of Nepean.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Reaching/3576055/story.html He defeated the incumbent reeve D. Aubrey Moodie
in a landslide with 66% of the vote, thanks to the new subdivisions in the city unhappy with Moodie's tax increase. The Nepean Sportsplex
and National Capital Equestrian Park were built during Haydon's term as reeve.
In 1978 he became the regional chair of Ottawa-Carleton, where he served for 13 years, helping to introduce Ottawa's Transitway, Ottawa City Hall
(then the Regional Offices), and the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre. He failed however in his plans to establish a second Greenbelt in the city as well as his dreams of establishing Ottawa as a federal capital district.
After retiring from politics, he ran a bed and breakfast with his wife.
Andrew Haydon Park
on the Ottawa River
and Andrew Haydon Hall, the city council chambers at Ottawa City Hall
, were named after him. Carleton University
offers a scholarship in his name each year to a student in an engineering
program.
In September 2006, Haydon unexpectedly announced his candidacy in the new suburban ward of Gloucester-South Nepean
, 15 years after his retirement from politics. He was defeated by Steve Desroches
in the 2006 municipal elections
.
In September 2010, Haydon announced his candidacy for Mayor of Ottawa. He joins 19 other candidates for mayor in the Ottawa municipal election
.
Haydon has four children with his deceased wife, Mary Leishman. He is currently married to Sherry Franklin, the widow of Ben Franklin
, Haydon's successor as mayor of Nepean.
Toronto
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) is a Canadian
Canada
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engineer and politician. He was reeve of Nepean Township, Ontario
Nepean Township, Ontario
Nepean Township is a historical township in Eastern Ontario, Canada.Originally known as Township D, it was established in 1792. In 1800, it became part of Carleton County and was incorporated as a township in 1850. The first settler in the township was Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, who settled in...
from 1970 to 1978 and Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton
Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton
The Regional Chair of Ottawa-Carleton was the head of the regional council which controlled the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton since its formation in 1968....
from 1978-1991. Haydon was the first mayor of the city of Nepean
Nepean, Ontario
- Recent quantity of snow :- History :Nepean Township, originally known as Township D, was established in 1792 and originally included what is now the central area of Ottawa west of the Rideau River. Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, is believed to have been the first person to settle in Nepean...
when it incorporated on November 24, 1978; Ben Franklin assumed the title one week later.
Born in Toronto, Haydon came to Ottawa when he was six. He attended Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
where he received a degree in chemical engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
. He then worked in Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the St...
as a professional engineer. He moved to Nepean Township in 1961 and in 1966 he was elected to Township council, after it was expanded to five aldermen from three. In 1969, he was elected reeve of Nepean.http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Reaching/3576055/story.html He defeated the incumbent reeve D. Aubrey Moodie
D. Aubrey Moodie
Douglas Aubrey Moodie was reeve of Nepean Township, Ontario from 1954 to 1969 and was known as the "Father of Nepean". He was born in Bells Corners, Nepean Township, Ontario ....
in a landslide with 66% of the vote, thanks to the new subdivisions in the city unhappy with Moodie's tax increase. The Nepean Sportsplex
Nepean Sportsplex
Nepean Sportsplex is a sports facility in Ottawa, Ontario. It is located on Woodroffe Avenue north of the Ottawa Greenbelt, near the former Confederation High School along OC Transpo route 95. Unfortunately, the sportsplex does not have a website that adequately provides information.- History...
and National Capital Equestrian Park were built during Haydon's term as reeve.
In 1978 he became the regional chair of Ottawa-Carleton, where he served for 13 years, helping to introduce Ottawa's Transitway, Ottawa City Hall
Ottawa City Hall
The current Ottawa City Hall is the city hall of Ottawa, Canada. The downtown complex consists of two connected buildings: a modern wing located on Laurier Avenue and a 19th century heritage wing located on Elgin Street...
(then the Regional Offices), and the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre. He failed however in his plans to establish a second Greenbelt in the city as well as his dreams of establishing Ottawa as a federal capital district.
After retiring from politics, he ran a bed and breakfast with his wife.
Andrew Haydon Park
Andrew Haydon Park
Andrew Haydon Park is a park on the Ottawa River in the city of Ottawa. It is situated on Carling Avenue at Holly Acres Road.There is a bandshell for outdoor concerts and a picnic area. The Nepean Sailing Club is located nearby at Dick Bell Park...
on the Ottawa River
Ottawa River
The Ottawa River is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. For most of its length, it now defines the border between these two provinces.-Geography:...
and Andrew Haydon Hall, the city council chambers at Ottawa City Hall
Ottawa City Hall
The current Ottawa City Hall is the city hall of Ottawa, Canada. The downtown complex consists of two connected buildings: a modern wing located on Laurier Avenue and a 19th century heritage wing located on Elgin Street...
, were named after him. Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
offers a scholarship in his name each year to a student in an engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
program.
In September 2006, Haydon unexpectedly announced his candidacy in the new suburban ward of Gloucester-South Nepean
Gloucester-South Nepean Ward
Gloucester-South Nepean Ward is a city ward located in Ottawa, Ontario. Situated in the south end of the city, the ward includes the communities of Chapman Mills, Stonebridge and Davidson Heights in Barrhaven as well as Riverside South...
, 15 years after his retirement from politics. He was defeated by Steve Desroches
Steve Desroches
Steve Desroches is a politician in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for the new ward of Gloucester-South Nepean in the 2006 municipal election. He has been nominated for city Councillor in the Ottawa municipal election, 2010....
in the 2006 municipal elections
Ottawa municipal election, 2006
The 2006 Ottawa municipal election was held on November 13, 2006, in Ottawa, Canada, to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards. The election was one of many races across the province of Ontario...
.
In September 2010, Haydon announced his candidacy for Mayor of Ottawa. He joins 19 other candidates for mayor in the Ottawa municipal election
Ottawa municipal election, 2010
The Ottawa municipal election was contested on October 25, 2010 to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards...
.
Haydon has four children with his deceased wife, Mary Leishman. He is currently married to Sherry Franklin, the widow of Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin (Canadian politician)
Ben Franklin was mayor of the city of Nepean, Ontario from 1978 to 1997. Nepean became part of the city of Ottawa in 2001....
, Haydon's successor as mayor of Nepean.
External links
- Haydon's blog: http://www.andyhaydon.com/